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Swamping Safety Database

Details of incident 4

Date	1962-64
Location	Swan river, Perth, WA
Water Temperature	8-12 C
Boat(s) involved	4+
Boat Construction	Open Construction
Outcome	1 dead - hypothermia and drowning
Description	Boat swamped, crew clung to sunken boat, and in the water for 45 minutes. One swam asher to get help.